hypnotherapy quit smoking

I realize that God does not want us to "empty" our minds and be open to whatever, but if I have a therapist that i trust, isn't this better than continuing with this addiction that I can't seem to break? It has worked for so many people. I am a little confused. How can this turn out bad for me if I quit smoking? I HAVE tried prayer, but I guess I'm just weak and need to take more steps. Do you think this is ok?

I believe that God does not want us to sit away waiting for him to fix all our problems. He will not move the mountain for us until we begin taking steps toward it with the faith that he will move it. So you need to do more than just pray and wait. You need to begin to take steps toward your goal if you want God to help you, even if this is hypnotherapy (which isn't "emptying your mind").

However, as an aspiring psychiatrist, I also know that hypnotherapy is not always effective. Hypnosis can only make you do what you are truly willing to do in the first place. If you are not willing to try to quit on your own, then I don't know how effective hypnosis would be for you at the moment. I'd suggest using your willpower first to begin trying to cut down on cigarettes and perhaps using nicotine patches to wean your body off of the chemicals (neurotransmitters to be exact) that you are addicted to. When you feel the urge to smoke, pray and read the Bible. When you have cut down the cigarettes, THEN I'd say go for the hypnotherapy.

But again, I'm only studying psychiatry in school right now. I'm not a real doctor. But this is my suggestion based on what I've learned in school and what I've seen happen in real life. Its a matter of willpower and will cannot be magically granted through God or through hypnosis.

2009-02-03 20:27:33 by Coco

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I've thought about trying it. I've been smoking for 4 years and only about a half pack a day.

What have been your results?

I am not a smoker but my mum smoked gees for nearly 30 years and hypnotherapy was the only thing that worked for her when she tried to quit. She told us that it does not entirely get rid of the urge to smoke but it makes it managable in that it dulls the need to do it and if you are determined to do it then you go to the sessions with the hynotherapist, stick with it a few weeks and its definitely an obtainable goal to quit. She has not smoked now for hmm... 3/4 years I think.

My aunty went to one but she was not at the point yet where she reallly wanted to quit so she basically just went with the little niggling voice and continued to smoke rather than quit.

2008-12-18 16:41:08 by renaep14

Im really trying to get my aunt to quit smoking is hypnotherapy effective? was it expensive?

My brother-in-law tried and it was costly.

But he could see the potential so he took up an online course and did self-hypnosis. Worked very well and he's not smoked for a year already.

2008-03-25 11:56:14 by •HereComesTheSun•™

Can people please share their personal experiences and stories of hypnotherapy and quitting smoking? Does it work or is it a waste of money?

well let me tell you , it is really helpful for thoes who really want to quit smoking , and it is not awaste of money or anything , it takes while for to quit smoking, but after you quit you will never come back to it , because this kind of treatment cure you gradully wish make you get use to live without putting the sigars in your poket , but if you want my advise i got to tell you , you have to belive in your self that you want to quit smokin , and good luck bro!

2006-09-15 03:09:53 by Lou

Can anyone please recommend hypnotherapy clinics for quitting smoking in the Oxford or London area. Many Thanks

hi woody, i would recommend that you use a qualified and registered therapist as they do work to a code of ethics and do have diplomas in this profession, have a look at www.hypnotherapistregister.com/Hypnotherapist%20Oxfordshire.htm
this is a national data base, so you can find what you want, wherever, good luck

2009-02-11 09:32:14 by woody